Cercocarpus traskiae - Catalina Island Mountain Mahogany (Plant) Hiking Protecting fields from damaging winds

Protecting fields from damaging winds

this species is native to San Diego County

Adaptable to a range of soils

Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Selected for the garden Natural Habitat Sandstone outcrops

Cercocarpus traskiae - Catalina Island Mountain Mahogany (Plant) Hiking Protecting fields from damaging windsCatalina mahogany is a tree like shrub that can reach 25 feet tall. It is endemic to CA and is endangered. As of 1990, only 7 plants were known to exist in their native habitat. Flowers are fragrant and are followed by plumed seeds. Plant Characteristics Family Name Rosaceae Species Name Cercocarpus traskiae Common Name Catalina Island Mountain Mahogany Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast